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In the UK there is no need to use winter tyres, in my opinion.
We do not have prolonged periods of icy and snowy conditions.
The difference between winter and summer is usually bigger gaps between the tread blocks, more aggresive pattern and narrower profile. It is designed to push the snow/slush out of the way and allow the rubber to get to the tarmac.
The speed rating is lower too.
Since our winters our usually wet, rather than snowy, they will offer no real advantage. On the dry days you will have less grip and they will wear faster.
If you live in scandinavia, you can use studded tyres and chains, but these will not fit on the 18" wheels.
Unless you plan touring somewhere in northern Europe in winter, I wouldn' t bother. The odd couple of days a year, you can take the day off, work from home or use another car (if you have one).
We do not have prolonged periods of icy and snowy conditions.
The difference between winter and summer is usually bigger gaps between the tread blocks, more aggresive pattern and narrower profile. It is designed to push the snow/slush out of the way and allow the rubber to get to the tarmac.
The speed rating is lower too.
Since our winters our usually wet, rather than snowy, they will offer no real advantage. On the dry days you will have less grip and they will wear faster.
If you live in scandinavia, you can use studded tyres and chains, but these will not fit on the 18" wheels.
Unless you plan touring somewhere in northern Europe in winter, I wouldn' t bother. The odd couple of days a year, you can take the day off, work from home or use another car (if you have one).
